Referly Blog
Insights for contractors on referral networks, reputation, and getting paid for the work you send.
5 Mistakes Contractors Make When Setting Up Referral Partnerships
Referral partnerships can be your best growth channel — if you avoid these five common mistakes that kill trust, cost you money, and waste your time.
Why Trust Scores Matter More Than Reviews for Contractors
Online reviews are broken. Trust scores based on real business relationships give homeowners and contractors a better way to evaluate who to work with.
The Real Cost of Customer Acquisition for Home Service Businesses
Contractors spend $200-500 per lead on platforms like Angi and Thumbtack. Here's how referral partnerships cut that cost by 80% or more.
How to Build a Referral Network from Scratch as a New Contractor
New to contracting with no referral partners? Here's a step-by-step guide to building your first referral network from zero.
Reciprocal vs One-Way Referral Agreements: Which Is Better?
Should you pay referral fees, trade referrals, or do both? Here's how to choose the right referral agreement structure.
How Referral Partnerships Grow Your Business Faster Than Ads
Paid ads get more expensive every year. Referral partnerships cost nothing and close at 5x the rate. Here's why contractors are shifting their growth strategy.
Why Your Contractor Referrals Need a Paper Trail
You've been making referrals on handshakes and text messages. Here's why that's costing you money, damaging your reputation, and how to fix it.
How to Ask for Referral Fees as a Contractor
Asking for a referral fee feels awkward until you realize every other industry does it. Here's how to bring it up, what to charge, and how to make it normal.
How Phoenix Contractors Get Paid for Referrals
Most Phoenix contractors have been sending referrals for years without seeing a dime. Here's how the referral fee system works — and how to make it work for you.
What Is a Referral Fee and How Does It Work in Construction?
A referral fee is money paid to a contractor for sending a customer to another business. Here's everything you need to know about how they work, what's standard, and how to set one up.
The Best Way to Track Contractor Referrals in Arizona
A text message isn't a referral system. If you're sending customers to other contractors without tracking the outcome, you're leaving money and accountability on the table.
How to Build a Referral Network as a Contractor
The contractors who win long-term aren't just good at their trade — they're connected. Here's how to build a referral network that generates consistent work and income.
Why Your Contractor Referrals Are Worth Money
Every time you recommend another contractor to your customer, you're putting your reputation on the line. That's worth something. Here's why — and how to start collecting.